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CBTU Letter to Federal Leaders
Oct 15, 2019
On behalf of Building Trades members, we have sent a letter to leaders of the main political parties, to ask them where they stand and to support our members who build…
CBTU Takes a Look at Party Platforms
Oct 11, 2019
The federal election is set for October 21st, and is quickly approaching. Every election, political parties release policies in various categories that Canadians want to know about, in order to gain…
It’s Official: Election 2019 Has Begun
Sep 11, 2019
With the Federal Election being officially called today, I urge you to pay attention to where politicians in your riding stand on issues that matter to us. Ask the hard questions,…
Jobs for Tomorrow: Starting Today
CBTU report projects 3.3 million construction jobs building a lower-carbon Canada between now and 2050. CBTU commission the landmark study Jobs for Tomorrow: Canada’s Building Trades and Net Zero Emissions…
Energy Development
CBTU believes in energy independence for North America and supports oil sands and other hydrocarbon developments in Canada.
Mobility
CBTU is campaigning to have the federal government introduce a Construction Mobility Tax Credit—a personal tax exemption on expenses construction workers typically incur when they temporarily relocate for work.